Microgreens at Home

December 10 & 12 @ MCPL Wausau: Learn to grow microgreens, and get a free take-home kit! Microgreens are the tender shoots of freshly-sprouted plants. They are packed with nutrients and have a concentrated flavor, making them a popular addition to salads, sandwiches and other dishes. Registration required.

National History Day: Research Resources

The 2024–2025 theme for National History Day is "Rights & Responsibilities in History."  Every year, students in surrounding school districts visit MCPL locations for help researching their chosen topics. Library staff are always ready to help you with your...

New online resources!

The following resources—including auto repair manuals, free online classes, and historical Wisconsin newspapers—are available for free to patrons at any MCPL location or from home using the links provided at www.mcpl.us/research!

116 Years of History

Did you know that Marathon County Public Library in Wausau had its own koi pond? Or that Wausau had a School of Nursing? These are just two interesting historical facts that have been uncovered during our digitization project. Through the support of WiLS Ideas to...

Event Series Mini Makers

Athens: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Athens Branch 203 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, United States

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Event Series Play & Learn

Wausau: Play & Learn

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Join us for a story, music, crafts and much more led by Children's Wisconsin.

Event Series Family Story Time

Stratford: Family Story Time

Marathon County Public Library—Stratford Branch 213201 Scholar Street, Stratford, WI, United States

Children age 6 and younger, and their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us for family story times this summer!

Event Series Mini Makers

Marathon City: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Marathon City Branch 515 Washington Street, Marathon City, United States

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Edgar: Fake Snow Sensory Play

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Join us in Edgar for a different kind of play time with fake "snow" and toys and tools to experience different shapes and textures!

Rothschild: 3D Paper Bag Snowflakes

Marathon County Public Library—Rothschild Branch 211 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, United States

Adults are invited to drop in to learn how to create a beautiful 3-D snowflake out of paper bags.

Event Series Craft Club

Mosinee: Crafts Using Essential Oils

Marathon County Public Library—Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street, Mosinee, WI, United States

Stop by for different projects each month using different types of materials. All craft gatherings are free, and you can keep your creations!

Event Series Mini Makers

Spencer: Mini Makers

Marathon County Public Library—Spencer Branch 105 South Park Street, Spencer, WI, United States

Kids are invited to explore process art with a variety of projects! Process art is child-led; instead of a specific outcome, process art is focused on creation and allows many possibilities while children develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and confidence!

Edgar: DIY Painted Wood Ornaments

Marathon County Public Library—Edgar Branch 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar, WI, United States

Adults are invited to join us in Edgar to create unique wooden ornaments just in time for the holiday season!

Library closed Dec. 24, 25 & 31, & Jan. 1

All MCPL locations will be closed all day: Tuesday–Wednesday, December 24–25, 2024; Tuesday, December 31, 2024; Wednesday, January 1, 2025. For a complete listing of MCPL holiday hours and closures, visit www.mcpl.us/about/holidays.

Art Collection

A variety of artworks are on display — and available for checkout— at the library!  Many artworks were purchased by the Friends of the Library at Wausau's annual Festival of the Arts. They include...

Gale Presents: Udemy

This online learning platform provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest.  This resource—curated from...

Staff Reviews

Check out these book reviews written by the staff of the Marathon County Public Library! These reviews are presented for your consideration; endorsement of these materials’ contents or their creators is not implied.

Marathon County Public Library's books

The Idea of You
it was amazing
Solene and Hayes’ romance was like a drug that I simply couldn’t get enough of. Whenever I was not listening to the audiobook, which is brilliantly narrated by Robinne Lee herself, I found myself itching to be alone so that I could liste...
tagged: adult and mcpl-review
Rough Sleepers
it was amazing
Rough Sleepers has all the traits I love in nonfiction: it teaches, questions, and inspires. This book would be a worthwhile read for anyone interested in homelessness, the American medical system, or social justice, but also for those w...
tagged: mcpl-review and adult
We Deserve Monuments
it was amazing
An exploration of intergenerational trauma and healing, this novel packs a punch. High school senior Avery’s meticulously thought out future is upended when word comes that her grandmother, Mama Letty, is dying from cancer, and her mothe...
tagged: mcpl-review and teen

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